How to wash care rainwear jacket

                                                   How to wash care rainwear jacket

You'll need to wash off the impurities that have collected on the membrane, before you can re-treat your rain jacket, otherwise you'll just be locking them in for good. The first thing you always need to do is check the washing instructions on the garment's tag. While care will most likely be similar for all waterproof, breathable fabrics, it’s important to follow exactly what these instructions say. You'll want to avoid using a standard detergent; instead, use Nikwax Tech Wash, which is outstanding for stripping waterproof, breathable fabrics of dirt and oil without ruining the material. To use Tech Wash, toss your jacket into the machine and add the product; then use a cold-water wash on a gentle cycle, which will keep the interior of your jacket from abrading.

After the wash, rinse the jacket thoroughly with water to ensure that no Tech Wash residue is left behind, then tumble dry the garment on low heat. If you've got the time, you can also just wash it by hand with Tech Wash, rinse, then hang to dry.

Just like with any article of clothing, washing too frequently will negatively affect the quality of the material. In your jacket's case, overwashing will cause its waterproofness and breathability to fade away. Rather than washing your jacket with every load of laundry, throw it in only after several rigorous uses. The DWR coating will last through several washes, so don't worry about reviving that every time.

A good rain jacket is one of the most essential items in your outdoor gear pack. After choosing one best suited for you, be sure to maintain it properly using these tips to stay dry and comfortable on any outdoor excursion, no matter what the weather has in store.